LASIK: LASIK is laser-assisted surgery on the cornea to correct nearsightedness, farsightedness, and astigmatism. The top layer of the cornea is sliced open to create a flap and expose the middle layer, where a laser is used to reshape the cornea; the flap is placed back over the reshaped cornea and allowed to heal.
These diseases and conditions may be treated with the surgical procedure LASIK:
These non-surgical medical options may be possible alternative treatments to performing LASIK:
Surgical procedure options to consider as an alternative for LASIK may include these surgeries:
These surgical anesthetic requirements for the procedure LASIK may include:
Possible surgical complications of LASIK may include:
The prognosis for a good medical outcome: The prognosis is excellent; however, some patients may still need corrective lenses in the future, particularly for presbyopia that occurs in most aging adults.
Recovery period for LASIK: Three to five days.
Other names for this medical surgical procedures (LASIK) include:
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